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Hounds, Zias ready to return from holidays
December 31st, 2011
Last year’s Eastern New Mexico University men’s team rode a strong finish to a berth in the Lone Star Conference postseason tournament.
Coach Andrew Helton said the Greyhounds&rs...
On the shelves — Jan. 1
December 31st, 2011
The following books are available at:
Clovis-Carver Public Library
“Healing Spices: How to Use 50 Everyday and Exotic Spices to Boost Health and Beat Disease&rd...
Passion for holiday lighting turned into obsession
December 31st, 2011
I stand in full confession. I openly admit: I need a 12-step program for outdoor lighting dependency.
My name is Clyde and I am powerless in the face of outdoor holiday lighting. I rise earl...
Birthdays — Jan. 1
December 31st, 2011
McAlavy
Donald K. McAlavy of St. Petersburg, Fla. celebrated his 80th birthday on Dec. 30 in Largo, Fla.
The celebration was hosted by Kim (McAlavy) Siewert, it was a suprise w...
Column painting featured on show
December 31st, 2011
Information on painting columns to resemble bronze, sculpting dolls, and cooking with fresh and dried figs will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday and noo...
Community calendar: Jan. 1
December 31st, 2011
The Portales News-Tribune offers this space for community events. To submit or change an announcement, contact the Editorial Department at 356-4481 several days in advance. For Sunday’s pa...
School menus — Jan 1.
December 31st, 2011
Clovis elementary
Wednesday: Breakfast — French toast. Lunch — Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes and gravy, ranch salad, fruit whip.
Thursday: Breakfas...
Senior happenings — Jan. 1
December 31st, 2011
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St., Clovis
Tuesday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities; 10:30 a.m., Indoor exercise; 1 p.m., Bingo and refreshments.
Wedn...
Only need one resolution
December 31st, 2011
I think I’ll just forego the whole New Year’s resolution thing this year.
What’s the point? With the Mayan calendar running out in December I’ll never get the chance...
Graduation — Jan. 1
December 31st, 2011
Johnson
Retired Air Force Master Sgt. Steven M. Johnson, formerly stationed at Cannon Air Force Base from 1998-2002, will receive a Bachelor of Applied Science degree from Wayland Bap...
Holiday closings
December 31st, 2011
The following businesses and governent agencies in Clovis will be closed today for the New Year’s holiday:BanksAmerican Heritage BankBank of AmericaBank of Clov...
Area officials share new year goals
December 31st, 2011
While today brings the promise of a new year, it also brings a year of new promises. Less eating, spending and complaining. More working out, saving money and helping others.
We asked area o...
New year won’t change opinions
December 31st, 2011
New Year’s resolutions that I can’t possibly keep include:
• Not yawning when stars are praised excessively for charitable acts — even though it costs them little for...
TSA spreads its wings beyond U.S. airports
December 31st, 2011
Weren’t airport pat downs enough? The Transportation Security Administration is expanding its reach of checkpoints and control far beyond protecting airports.
“TSA teams are in...
Roosevelt County farmer appointed to State Fair Commission
December 30th, 2011
Gov. Susana Martinez has appointed Roosevelt County farmer Matthew Rush to the State Fair Commission.
Rush is the executive vice president of the New Mexico Farm and Livestock Bureau, overse...
McGee: Father's advice helps with chat
December 30th, 2011
Tomorrow marks a new year: 2012.
It means different things to different people.
For instance, I was chatting recently with my youngest daughter. She and her husband were pondering mov...
In search of ponies: Blizzard becomes feather-raising experience
December 30th, 2011
When the winter waves hit, the dogs came in, the horses got an extra scoop of sweet feed and the firewood was stacked high.
Everything was ready for the bitter wind and clinging ice...Until...
Judge signs off on Congressional map
December 30th, 2011
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A state judge on Thursday adopted a redistricting plan that will establish slightly different boundaries for New Mexico’s three congressional districts and made...
Friday morning briefing: Holiday safety, bluegrass music and about tha...
December 30th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing.
Fair warning
Be careful celebrating the New Year.
Clovis police will be conducting DWI saturation pat...
Trio reunited at McMurry
December 29th, 2011
The band is back together, somewhat, and it’s making a Friday swing through Portales.
In the closest thing they’ll have to a homecoming, Clovis High guards Jaden Isler and Bryce...
Renewable energy still not cost effective
December 29th, 2011
Sooner or later, the laws of economics prevail, even in heavily subsidized industries such as solar power. The latest evidence that government manipulation cannot overcome economic reality is the d...
Clovis trio set for homecoming
December 29th, 2011
The band is back together, somewhat, and it’s making a Friday swing through Portales.
In the closest thing they’ll have to a homecoming, Clovis High guards Jaden Isler and Bryce...
Now is best time to do right
December 29th, 2011
The end of the old year and the beginning of the new gives some people the feeling of a rite of passage. For them it represents a chance to clean the slate; they get to start fresh and try to do be...
N.M. Kmarts, Sears stores survive first closure round
December 29th, 2011
New Mexico locations for Sears and Kmart stores survived the first round of closure announcements Thursday.
Sears announced plans Tuesday to close between 100 and 120 stores, and will post a...
Lansford announces candidacy for mayor
December 29th, 2011
David Lansford, Clovis’ first elected mayor, is seeking his fourth term for the job after a four-year hiatus.
Lansford, 52, a pharmacist, announced Thursday in a Clovis News Journal ad...
Thursday morning briefing: Closings, important meetings and Pat Boone...
December 29th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Thursday briefing.
Holiday closings
A reminder that most government offices and financial institutions are closed Monday for...
NM fishing report — Dec. 28
December 28th, 2011
This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish, has been generated from the best information available from area officers, anglers, guides and local businesses. Conditions may var...
Official: Investigation into jail death to be completed by Friday
December 28th, 2011
A report on the investigation into the death of a man in Roosevelt County jail should be completed by Friday, Roosevelt County Chief Deputy Sheriff Malin Parker said Wednesday.
Darrell Lewis...
Letters to the editor — Dec. 29
December 28th, 2011
Agencies performing admirably
Born and raised in Clovis, I have never witnessed what has gone down this year.
Local law enforcement has spent more time literally in the field t...
Citizens panel should set Congress’ pay
December 28th, 2011
At least one group of Americans has been profiting despite the faltering economy: members of the U.S. House of Representatives. They’re supposed to be the part of the government that’...
Holiday closings
December 28th, 2011
The following organizations in Clovis will be closed for New Year’s:
American Heritage Bank — Monday
Bank of America — Monday
Bank of Clovis — Monday
Education column: School entering new year with big project
December 28th, 2011
We’re about to begin a new year and somehow the prospect of a clean slate, a new beginning, fills us with hope and anticipation.
One of our own new beginnings in the Clovis school dist...
Wednesday morning briefing: Roping in the New Year and a raisin in the...
December 28th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Wednesday briefing.
Lasso the New Year
World Series of Team Roping is bringing in the New Year with two-day event starting wi...
Taxes don’t cover religious greetings
December 27th, 2011
It’s time to celebrate those time-honored traditions. Chestnuts on an open fire. The second glass of eggnog that makes you never want to touch the stuff again. And fighting to make the govern...
Czech president remembered as hero of liberty
December 27th, 2011
Autumn 1989 was one of the most exciting times in decades. The Berlin Wall, symbol of communist tyranny, was pulled down, bringing freedom to East Germany. Other Eastern European “satellite&r...
Tuesday morning briefing: Video game of the week and runners wanted
December 27th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday briefing.
Video game of the week
Fresh from the desk of our own Jenna Zamie:
Game: Star Wars: The Old Republic...
Antitrust laws hamstring development
December 26th, 2011
Tea party conservatives have been told to accept their victory and go home. They really took it to President Barack Obama and all the old liberals in Congress, some contend.
“The win...
God’s gift inimitable
December 26th, 2011
What we need most for God to do in our world and in our lives are the very things we cannot possibly do ourselves. They are also quite often the things that we, in our frequent fits of arrogance (i...
Two accidents claim lives over holiday
December 26th, 2011
Wintery Christmas day weather is being blamed for two separate but deadly crashes that have claimed the lives of three children and a young mother.
Mya Gonzales, 4, of Tucumcari died of inju...
Monday morning briefing: They want your blood, a movie break and Chris...
December 26th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Monday briefing.
Blood needed
There’s a Blood Drive starting at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Curves, 2909 Prince St.
...
On the shelves — Dec. 25
December 24th, 2011
The following books are available at:
Clovis-Carver Public Library
“If I Have to Tell You One More Time: The Revolutionary Program That Gets Your Kids to Listen...
Senior happenings — Dec. 25
December 24th, 2011
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St., Clovis
Tuesday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities; 10:30 a.m., Indoor exercise; 1 p.m., Bingo and refreshments.
Wednesday: 9 a...
Club notes — Dec. 25
December 24th, 2011
Portales Woman’s Club
Portales Woman’s Club met Dec. 9th with Second Vice President Beth Davis presiding. The Collect and pledges were led by Sheryl Borden and Julie Nickl...
Pony cakes featured on show
December 24th, 2011
Information on fitting and designing with princess seams, replacing various creams in baking and cooking, and making pony cakes will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” 9:30 p.m...
Storytelling part of Christmas custom
December 24th, 2011
There are stories, and stories told on film, that come to mean Christmas to each one of us.
Though the list differs, the reality of hearing these seasonal favorites remains the same, in its...
Christmas program haunting
December 24th, 2011
It’s Christmas and the music’s just got to get out. And get out it did, as those sitting near me at Andy Mason’s Christmas Concert will attest.
Those around me probably wis...
Holiday services
December 24th, 2011
Today
Christmas Eve services — 4 p.m., Lessons, carols, candlelight service and Holy Communion, Trinity Lutheran Church, 1705 W. 21st. Coffee. Information: 742-0496 or 763-4816.
Holiday closings
December 24th, 2011
The following businesses will be closed for Christmas:
American Heritage Bank — Monday
Bank of America — Monday
Bank of Clovis — Monday
Cannon Federal...
Weekly update — Dec. 25
December 24th, 2011
Commissioner: Investigation wasted county money
Commissioner Dan Stoddard wants it known that he thinks Curry County wasted $4,800 spent on an internal investigation last month over a...
Community calendar — Dec. 25
December 24th, 2011
Senior
Activities Center Bingo — 1 p.m., Thursdays, 908 Hickory. Information: 762-3631
Baxter-Curren Music Sessions — 6 p.m., second and fourth Tuesdays, 908 Hickory. Musi...
Empty stocking fund brings in more than $10,000
December 24th, 2011
It’s often a bad year for a family when it applies to the Salvation Army for help during the Christmas season.
But a greater number of people got helped during the season due to a high...
My wish list more naughty than nice
December 24th, 2011
I don’t mind waiting until after-Christmas sales for my gifts. Here is my more-naughty-than-nice wish list:
• A Kindle, but please don’t pre-load anything by Coulter or Beck...
We all have our Christmas beliefs
December 24th, 2011
So I walked into the living room and there it was, glowing like a lantern in a cave.
“Oh,” I said to my talented home decorator and wife of 52 years, “how wonderful, the Ch...
Finding ways to help others better than gifts
December 24th, 2011
Give thanks to God during Christmas and as we head toward and New Year’s Day. These are good times, and here’s why:
• All over the country, people are walking into retail st...
Empty stocking fund: Family M
December 23rd, 2011
Today’s focus: Family M
Household members: 9
Children: 5 (ages 6, 5, 2, 2, and 1 month)
Special circumstance: This family needs help this yea...
McGee: Christmas gatherings can get weird
December 23rd, 2011
It looks like The Lady of the House and I will be spending Christmas Day without family. So we’ll just be hanging around the house in our “Watchin’-TV-and-eatin’” clot...
Animals have part in holiday traditions
December 23rd, 2011
Glistening lights, glints of gold, decadent treats, wafting cinnamon and cloves, perfectly creased ornate paper, topped with perfect bows... Ah, the traditions of Christmas.
Over the years,...
Heavy snow closes roads in New Mexico
December 23rd, 2011
ALBUQUERQUE — Heavy snow from a winter storm blanketed parts of the West on Friday, stranding motorists throughout New Mexico and delaying holiday travelers trying to fly in and out of Albuqu...
I-40 opened after brief shutdown
December 23rd, 2011
After a four hour closure I-40 was re-opened Friday allowing motorists to continue westbound to Albuquerque.
The interstate was first closed at 10 a.m., from mile marker 239 to 329, which is...
Friday morning briefing: Christmas dinners, long walks and part of an...
December 23rd, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing.
Christmas dinners
A couple of free Christmas dinners:
The Lighthouse Mission in Clovis is hosting a f...
Impeachment process should be used more
December 22nd, 2011
E ssential to liberty is the separation of powers among the three branches of government: the legislative, the executive and the judicial. As America’s founders established it, too much pow...
Keep government out of holidays
December 22nd, 2011
Merry Christmas! I hope you can take some time to appreciate all you have, and that you can spend the holiday however it brings you the most joy. I also hope you’ll allow others the same lib...
Empty stocking fund: Family A
December 22nd, 2011
Today’s focus: Family A
Household members: 4
Children: 1 (age 2)
Special circumstance: The family is just going through the transition of a d...
Religion calendar — Dec. 23
December 22nd, 2011
Saturday
Christmas Eve services — 4 p.m., Lessons, carols, candlelight service and Holy Communion, Trinity Lutheran Church, ELCA, 1705 W. 21st. Coffee. Information: 763-4816.
Co...
amos the churchmouse: amos lit up for christmas
December 22nd, 2011
amos the churchmouse:a view from under the pewEditor’s note: Amos is a churchmouse, who types by hopping on the computer keyboard keys, but he can’t operate the...
Holiday closings
December 22nd, 2011
The following businesses will be closed for Christmas:
American Heritage Bank — Monday
Bank of America — Monday
Bank of Clovis — Monday
Cannon F...
Holiday happenings
December 22nd, 2011
Today
Friday night service — 6 p.m.-7 p.m., Faith Christian Family Church. Information: 762-7751.
Saturday
Jesus our hope in uncertain times
December 22nd, 2011
In this Christmas season 2011 the fact that Jesus is our hope means so much more to me. As I write this column four days before Christmas, I am thinking about the changes in our world since our chi...
God’s plan almost always surprises us
December 22nd, 2011
Does God ever do anything just like we’d expect him to?
A world to save, a Gift to give, a Baby to send . . .
And the greatest Christmas Present ever given is all wrapped up in...
Pentagon: U.S. concedes mistakes in Pakistani deaths
December 22nd, 2011
WASHINGTON — After 10 years of war in Afghanistan, a persistent lack of trust between the U.S. and Pakistan still complicates operations along the critical Afghanistan border and was a key fa...
Thursday morning briefing: Story hour, a food drive and a new baby
December 22nd, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Thursday briefing.
Hear a story
Preschool Story Hour is 10 a.m. today at the Clovis-Carver Library.
Information: 769-7...
Fishing report — Dec. 22
December 21st, 2011
This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish, has been generated from the best information available from area officers, anglers, guides and local businesses. Conditions may var...
Prisoner dies in Roosevelt County jail
December 21st, 2011
A 22-year-old man in custody at Roosevelt County Detention Center died Tuesday afternoon following a suicide attempt, County Manager Charlene Hardin said.Darrell Lewis was flown to Univ...
Portales businesses upbeat on liquor sale approval
December 21st, 2011
With Sunday liquor sales approved by voters on Dec. 13, businesses serving alcoholic beverages are already in the process of turning in their applications for Sunday liquor licenses, according to P...
Education column: Middle school play impressive
December 21st, 2011
The classic Dickens tale of “A Christmas Carol” was recreated last week in Clovis to a standing ovation at the end of the performance.
Adults and kids filled the audience and, as...
Jail perimeter fence proposal tabled
December 21st, 2011
A perimeter fence to prevent escapes like the Nov. 13 flight of 35-year-old Narcizo Soto Jr. of Clovis from the Curry County jail didn’t make it off the drawing board Tuesday when presented t...
Empty stocking fund: Family C
December 21st, 2011
Today’s focus: Family C
Household members: 4
Children: 2 (ages 12 and 8)
Special circumstance: The family is dealing with the incarceration of...
Holiday closings
December 21st, 2011
The following businesses will be closed for Christmas:
American Heritage Bank — Monday
Bank of America — Monday
Bank of Clovis — Monday
Cannon Federal...
Holiday services
December 21st, 2011
Friday
Friday night service — 6 p.m.-7 p.m., Faith Christian Family Church. Information: 762-7751.
Saturday...
Wednesday morning briefing: A local Top Dog, Toddle Time and terrorist...
December 21st, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Wednesday briefing.
Local Top Dog
The infamous Dachshund, Sasha, who won the Clovis Wiener National’s qualifying race b...
Meetings watch: Curry County Commission
December 20th, 2011
Curry County employees will be getting a 2 percent pay raise just in time for Christmas.
The raise was approved by commissioners Tuesday on a recommendation by County Manager Lance Pyle, who...
Negotiations approved for jail finalists
December 20th, 2011
Negotiations with two finalists for the Curry County jail administrator’s position were authorized Tuesday by commissioners.
County Manager Lance Pyle said he and County Attorney Steph...
Hounds hope to build on Long Beach outing
December 20th, 2011
If the Eastern New Mexico University men’s basketball team can get itself healthy and play as hard as it did on Monday night at Long Beach State, the Greyhounds should be a factor when Lone S...
Housing allowance rates raised
December 20th, 2011
Basic Allowance for Housing paid to a million service members living off base in stateside areas will rise an average of 2 percent Jan. 1.
BAH for a typical enlisted member, in pay grade E-6...
My wish list won’t cost you a thing
December 20th, 2011
We’ve got just four days — FOUR — left between now and a merry Christmas. Or a happy holiday. Or a Yuletide celebration. Or a Festivus for the rest of us.
Call it what you...
Kim Jong Il’s death brings opportunity
December 20th, 2011
The death of North Korean dictator Kim Jong-il presents both dangers and opportunities for America. The dangers come from the instability in the North Korean regime, which with Cuba is the last of...
Empty stocking fund: Family R
December 20th, 2011
Today’s focus: Family R
Household members: 10
Children: 4 (ages 11, 10, 8, 1 1/2)
Special circumstance: The family is taking care of an 85-yea...
NM road crews mopping up after blizzard
December 20th, 2011
ALBUQUERQUE — A day after blizzard conditions stranded motorists overnight and caused accidents that killed at least four people in New Mexico, highway crews Tuesday were mopping up and getti...
Crash victims' names released (updated)
December 20th, 2011
Officials on Tuesday morning released the names of four people killed Monday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash four miles east of Melrose.
The four who died on the scene, according to Curry C...
Forecast: Sunny this afternoon
December 20th, 2011
Eastern New Mexico residents can expect to see decreasing cloud coverage and mostly sunny weather this afternoon.
Daytime temperatures will range from 32 to 34 degrees with win...
Weather delays Texico schools, closes area roads
December 20th, 2011
Here are weather updates this morning for Curry County:
Texico schools are delayed two hours.
And New Mexico Department of Transportation is reporting the...
Tuesday morning briefing: Music series, school's out and Elvis gets no...
December 20th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday briefing.
Music, music, music
The Yam Music Series featuring Andy Mason is 7 p.m. today at the Yam Theatre, 219 S. Ma...
Long Beach pulls away from Hounds late
December 19th, 2011
LONG BEACH, Calif. — Junior guard James Ennis led four Long Beach State players in double figures with 15 points and the 49ers pulled away late for a 76-54 victory over Eastern New Mexico Uni...
Tanker accident leads to closure
December 19th, 2011
A tanker truck accident between Clovis and Texico has led to an extended road closure Monday night, according to New Mexico State Police Capt. Jimmy Glascock.
Glascock said the tanker truck...
Proposal an invitation to voter fraud
December 19th, 2011
More dead people could be voting if U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder has his way. Speaking last week at the Lyndon Baines Johnson Presidential Library in Austin, Texas, Holder decried new laws in...
Golf course greens damaged by vehicles
December 19th, 2011
The city will work to secure entry points to the Colonial Park Golf Course after four greens were heavily damaged by vehicles Dec. 6, according to Bill Bizzell, director of City of Clovis Parks and...
Empty stocking fund: Family H
December 19th, 2011
Today’s focus: Family H
Household members: 6
Children: 3 (ages 11, 8, 3)
Special circumstance: This family needs help because the husband had...
Snowstorm threatens travel in southwest, Midwest
December 19th, 2011
WICHITA, Kan. — A powerful storm threatened to bury sections of the Southwest and Great Plains under a blanket of heavy snow Monday, blitzing holiday travelers with blizzard conditions two da...
Monday morning briefing: A video game, a big meeting and a president i...
December 19th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Monday briefing.
Video game of the week
Fresh from the desk of our own Jenna Zamie:
Game: Doctor Lautrec and the Forgo...
Cell phone ban distracts from true danger
December 18th, 2011
The Nanny State is wagging its finger at us again. This time it’s the National Transportation Safety Board, which wants to ban all use of cellphones by drivers — even the “hands-f...
Alcohol abuse not moral lapse
December 18th, 2011
The postcard from a Portales church urging me to vote “No” on Sunday liquor sales at restaurants inadvertently reminded me to vote.
“In addition to the economic impact (of...
On the shelves — Dec. 18
December 18th, 2011
The following books are available at:
Clovis-Carver Public Library
“The Big Thirst: The Secret Life and Turbulent Future of Water” by Charles Fishman...
Senior happenings — Dec. 18
December 18th, 2011
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St., Clovis
Sunday: 1-5 p.m., Dance at La Casa, Clovis.
Monday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities.
Tuesday: 9 a.m., B.O.D. m...
Holiday dinner tips featured on program
December 18th, 2011
Information on making a festive holiday turkey dinner, using new tools for crochet, and a program called Fuel Up to Play 60 will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” 9:30 p.m. on...
Club notes — Dec. 18
December 18th, 2011
RGH auxiliary
The Roosevelt General Hospital Auxiliary Executive Committee met Nov. 6 in the Conference Room of the Hospital. President Sid Phillips called the meeting to order with t...
School menus — Dec. 18
December 18th, 2011
Clovis public schools
No school.
Elida
Monday: Breakfast— French toast sticks, sausage, juice, milk, cereal. Lunch — Taquita, corn, sal...
Snow days help with pre-holiday plans
December 18th, 2011
Things to do on a snow day, especially when that snow day comes several weeks before Christmas.
• Finish hanging and arranging the Christmas lights you did not get to, which was most of...
Christmas proposal memorable
December 18th, 2011
Christmas 1981 was easily the best one ever for me. It was the Christmas that I proposed to my bride.
I wanted to ask her that Christmas but every time I thought about it I got the shakes an...
Boy, 12, dies in crash
December 17th, 2011
A 12-year-old is dead and two other Clovis teens injured after the 2002 Corvette they were riding in left the highway and struck a pole about 3 p.m. Friday near 720 Curry Road 12, Undersheriff Wesl...
Meetings watch: Curry County Commission
December 17th, 2011
The Curry County Commission meets 9 a.m. Tuesday at the Clovis-Carver Library north annex. Action items on the agenda:
• A presentation and request to approve a 2012 salary plan...
Community calendar — Dec. 18
December 17th, 2011
Senior
Activities Center Bingo — 1 p.m., Thursdays, 908 Hickory. Information: 762-3631
Baxter-Curren Jam Session — 6:30 p.m., first, second and third Tuesdays, 908 Hickory...
Incentives offered to designated drivers
December 17th, 2011
The Curry County Sheriff's Office, along with numerous sponsors, is conducting the Designated Driver Program for the seasonal holidays.
This program is designed to curb drinking and driving...
Caroling group cancels season
December 17th, 2011
Due to medical reasons, the Christmas caroling group Joni’s Sandia Carolers will not be performing this season, family members said.
The group has in past years sung at retirement home...
Empty stocking fund: Family G
December 17th, 2011
Today’s focus: Family G
Household members: 5
Children: 3 (ages 8, 4 and 2)
Special circumstance: The family is currently between jobs, and whe...
ENMU/ACU basketball capsules — Dec. 17
December 17th, 2011
Men Abilene Christian (5-4, 0-2 Lone Star Conference) at ENMU (8-3, 1-2) When: 7:30 p.m. today at Greyhound Arena. Radio: KSEL-AM 1450 Last time out:
Empty stocking fund: Family H
December 16th, 2011
Today’s focus: Family H
Household members: 6
Children: 3 (ages 10, 8 and 6)
Special circumstance: This is a home of a single working mother. S...
In search of ponies: Christmas gifts not for pets
December 16th, 2011
Walking through the stores this holiday season, at first you may think,“that squeaky toy is so cute, Fido would love that!”
But as you shop, you may start to get the feeling it's...
McGee: What about my cat?
December 16th, 2011
It was a lazy Sunday. The Lady of the House and I both in our recliners reading different sections of the Sunday newspaper.
“Oh this is a guy with a sense of humor,” I said, talk...
Friday morning briefing: Tankersley history, music and gas price doubl...
December 16th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing.
Tankersley’s history
A bit of history about Tankersley’s clothing, now celebrating its 50th anni...
Climate confab ends with little harm done
December 15th, 2011
The 17th worldwide conference intended to whip 190-plus nations into a fighting mood to combat global warming concluded in Durban, South Africa, this week, thankfully, without doing much harm.
...
Not every problem needs a solution
December 15th, 2011
Everyone knows there are problems in the world. There is theft. There is child abuse. There is poverty. And many more. The question becomes “How do you fix it?”
While it seems m...
Reader-submitted content: First United Methodist presenting 'A Festiva...
December 15th, 2011
The Music Ministry of First United Methodist Church in Clovis will present “A Festival of Christmas” Sunday at both the 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. morning worship services.
FUMC co...
Chamber hosting Christmas outreach
December 15th, 2011
For the third year in a row, Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors will be hosting a “Random Acts of Kindness” Christmas Outreach Project today.
The project involve...
Commissioner announces intent to run
December 15th, 2011
District 1 City Commissioner Randy Crowder has announced he will run for re-election.
Crowder, 61, is a self-employed general contractor who has held his seat since 2004, said he feels he st...
Meetings watch: Clovis City Commission
December 15th, 2011
The Clovis City Commission met Thursday at the north annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library.
Commissioner Juan Garza did not attend.
At the meeting, commissioners:
&b...
Religion calendar — Dec. 16
December 15th, 2011
Saturday
Contemporary Worship Service — 5 p.m., First Presbyterian Church. Information: 763-6821.
Christmas Eve services — 7 p.m. and 11 p.m., Saint James Episcopal Church...
amos the churchmouse: amos turns holiday glutton
December 15th, 2011
amos the churchmouse:a view from under the pewEditor's note: Amos is a churchmouse who types by hurling himself at the keys, but he can't use the shift keys, and he shuns punctuat...
Honor Christ’s birth with gifts of worship
December 15th, 2011
This week I have been contemplating the Christmas story and especially the three wise men and their offerings of gold, frankincense and myrrh to the Christ child in Bethlehem.
Most artists&r...
Empty stocking fund: Family C
December 15th, 2011
Today’s focus: Family C
Household members: 8
Children: 6 (ages 12, 12, 10, 8, 6 and 3)
Special circumstance: This family has had a lot of heal...
Christmas trees don’t have to be perfect to be beautiful
December 15th, 2011
My earliest Christmas memories are mostly wrapped around our family’s Christmas trees.
I remember Mom making creamy hot chocolate and my sister stacking the spindle of the old record p...
Thursday morning briefing: Singing with Andy, country Christmas and ga...
December 15th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Thursday briefing.
Sing-a-long with Andy
Eastern New Mexico University is hosting a “Brief History of Christmas Music&r...
Boeing labor deal sets poor precedent
December 14th, 2011
A key to American prosperity is the freedom of companies to run their operations how they see fit, wherever they decide is best for them. That freedom took a hit this week in a case involving Boein...
Jail finalists being interviewed
December 14th, 2011
Four candidates on Curry County’s short list for jail administrator face the jury today.
County Manager Lance Pyle and six members of an panel appointed by Pyle are expected to complet...
Hounds, Zias play in Clovis
December 14th, 2011
Lone Star Conference basketball is coming to The Rock.
Eastern New Mexico University’s basketball teams welcome Angelo State to Rock Staubus Gym for a Lone Star Conference double...
Empty stocking fund: Family M
December 14th, 2011
Today’s focus: Family M
Household members: 4
Children: 3 (ages 9, 8 and 3)
Special circumstance: This family has been homeless, and they are w...
Education column: Accomplishments deserve recognition
December 14th, 2011
Sitting in the audience of Eastern New Mexico University’s amazing holiday concert last weekend, I noticed, amid the performers, a number of former Clovis Municipal Schools students.
T...
Postal service holding meeting on mail processing services
December 14th, 2011
The U.S. Postal Service is hosting a public meeting 6 p.m. Thursday to outline its plan for moving mail processing services from Clovis to Lubbock.
The meeting is at the Clovis Civic Center...
Meetings watch: Clovis City Commission
December 14th, 2011
The Clovis City Commission will meet 5:15 p.m. Thursday at the north annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library.
Agenda items include:
• Removal of fencing at Hillcrest Par...
Meetings watch: Eastern Plains Council of Governments
December 14th, 2011
At a meeting Wednesday of the Eastern Plains Council of Governments board:
• Executive Director Sandy Chancey reported on the status of state and federal audits and monitoring of...
Meetings watch: Clovis Community College Board of Trustees
December 14th, 2011
In a regular meeting Wednesday, the Clovis Community College Board of Trustees approved:
• The fall 2012 academic calendar.
• Emeritus status for Ruthie Hefner and Fr...
Fishing report — Dec. 15
December 14th, 2011
This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish, has been generated from the best information available from area officers, anglers, guides and local businesses. Conditions may var...
Wednesday morning briefing: A video game, a play and King Kong climbs...
December 14th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Wednesday briefing.
Video game of the week
Fresh from the desk of our own Jenna Zamie, who searches the Internet relentlessly...
Guard chief’s promotion criticized
December 13th, 2011
Congress is about to elevate the position of chief of the National Guard Bureau to full membership on the Joint Chiefs of Staff, joining the JCS chairman, vice chairman and four service branch chie...
Time for change when it comes to pocket change
December 13th, 2011
A dollar bill, as we all know too well, is a fleeting thing. Not just because it leaves our hands so much more easily than it returns but because, as it changes hands, it wears out within about t...
Food choices not an endorsement
December 13th, 2011
People haven’t started making resolutions just yet... possibly because they’re too busy enjoying the things they’re going to resolve to not do in 2012.
That’s certain...
Portales says yes to Sunday alcohol sales
December 13th, 2011
Portales voters approved Sunday alcohol sales by a narrow margin in a referendum Tuesday.
The final total was 311-278 for allowing sales of alcohol on Sunday at local restaurants.
Ele...
Meetings watch: Clovis Municipal Schools Board of Education
December 13th, 2011
The Clovis Municipal Schools Board of Education approved the following agenda items at its board meeting Tuesday:
• Accounts payable for November.
• Activity report for Nove...
Meetings watch: Clovis Community College Board of Trustees
December 13th, 2011
The Clovis Community College Board of Trustees meets at 8 a.m. today at Clovis Community College, Room 512.
The agenda includes:
• Fall 2012 academic calendar.
• Emer...
Press release: Udall talks Bataan recognition, Iraq withdrawal
December 13th, 2011
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tom Udall (D-NM) talked with radio reporters today about the Senate's passage of legislation he introduced to help improve border security by cracking down on smuggl...
Empty stocking fund: Family S
December 13th, 2011
Today’s focus: Family S
Household members: 4
Children: 1 (age 12)
Special circumstance: This family has a son who lives in Hobbs and the famil...
Tuesday morning briefing: Going postal, holiday fun and Gore gives up
December 13th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday briefing.
Postal meeting
Mark your calendar for a U.S. Postal Service meeting 6 p.m. Thursday at Clovis Civic Center....
Hounds name new football coach
December 12th, 2011
PORTALES — Former Eastern New Mexico University player and graduate assistant Josh Lynn plans to hit the ground running in his new position as the school’s football coach.
Lynn,...
Business seminars being offered
December 12th, 2011
About four years ago, staff at Clovis Community College’s Small Business Development Center took appointments to talk about business startups.
“It would be two or three weeks bef...
Meetings watch: Clovis Municipal Schools Board of Education
December 12th, 2011
The Clovis Municipal Schools Board of Education meets 5:30 p.m. today at the CMS administration building, 1009 Main.
Agenda items for consideration include:
• Accounts payable fo...
Official: Upcoming projects may eliminate energy farm stumbling blocks
December 12th, 2011
The chairman of a local renewable energy landowner association said projects are under way that would eliminate the stumbling block for wind energy farms in eastern New Mexico — transferring...
Everybody's business: Dispelling myths about tax obligations
December 12th, 2011
A new year approaches and one is ending. The annual ritual of reporting income and expenses to the federal government will soon be upon us. Take time this month to prepare for tax time over the nex...
Business licenses — Dec. 13
December 12th, 2011
The following business licenses were obtained from the city of Clovis in November:• Curry County Cats Spirit SquadType: ClubOwner: Mytrice WilliamsLocation: 1319...
Business digest — Dec. 13
December 12th, 2011
Mother, daughter honored for book
A Clovis mother-daughter team was recently honored with the national Benjamin Franklin Award for children’s books. Liz and Stephanie Eisenbraun...
Empty stocking fund: Family G
December 12th, 2011
Today’s focus: Family G
Household members: 4
Children: 3 (ages 4, 3 and 18 months)
Special circumstance: The family is dealing with medical is...
Monday morning briefing: Highway plans, jazz and the queen of mean
December 12th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Monday briefing.
Highway talk
The highway reconstruction project cutting through the center of Portales is the subject of Roo...
St. Michael's turns back Cats in finals
December 11th, 2011
SANTA FE — St. Michael’s used a dominating third quarter to take control Saturday night and the Horsemen notched a 56-44 victory over Clovis High’s boys in the championship game...
Senior happenings — Dec. 11
December 11th, 2011
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St., Clovis
Sunday: 1-5 p.m., Dance at Los Abuelitios.
Monday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities.
Tuesday:...
On the shelevs — Dec. 11
December 11th, 2011
The following books are available at:
Clovis-Carver Public Library
“The End of Country” by Seamus McGraw explores the battle for control that followed...
School menus — Dec. 11
December 10th, 2011
Clovis elementary
Monday: Breakfast — Breakfast pizza. Lunch — Meatball sub, tater tots, corn on the cob, chilled fruit.
Tuesday: Breakfast — Pancake sausage on a st...
Health tips featured on show
December 10th, 2011
Information on diabetes and obesity, strawberries, and making polymer clay magnets will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon on Thursday. (All times a...
Plumbing problems perturbing
December 10th, 2011
Plumbing problems are never a good thing but my timing is terrible.
Plumbing is critical these days, people expect me to take a bath every day and to put on clean underwear every morning. Di...
Empty stocking fund: Family M
December 10th, 2011
Today’s focus: Family M
Household members: 3
Children: 1 (age 2)
Special circumstance: The husband lost his job and the family only has one in...
Protesters’ actions inconsistent
December 10th, 2011
The precise moment of realization my life had faded to total insignificance is as vivid as a New Mexico sunset. But certainly not as appealing. It was the recent morning I awakened and reviewed the...
Voters should support Sunday alcohol sales
December 10th, 2011
Portales restaurant owners should decide what’s best for their restaurants.
Not the mayor. Not the city council. Not a preacher. Not anyone else.
That seems pretty basic to free...
Gifts cheap, words cheaper
December 10th, 2011
While recently cruising Dallas projects for Christmas presents, I saw a handwritten Goodwill sign: “1/2 Off Sale!”
Although Salvation Army stores are more within my budget, I fig...
County chair to serve in civic leader program
December 10th, 2011
Curry County Commission Chairman Caleb Chandler has been selected to serve in the Air Force Chief of Staff’s civic leader program.
Chandler was invited to join the program in a Nov. 22...
Community calendar — Dec. 11
December 10th, 2011
Senior
Activities Center Bingo — 1 p.m., Thursdays, 908 Hickory. Information: 762-3631
Baxter-Curren Jam Session — 6:30 p.m., first, second and third Tuesdays, 908 Hickory...
Clovis looks for tourney title repeat
December 9th, 2011
SANTA FE — Clovis High’s boys are looking for a repeat title in the Capital City Invitational.
The Wildcats rolled into today’s 7 p.m. championship game against St. Michael...
Rams put defensive clamps on NMMI
December 9th, 2011
ROSWELL — Portales High quickly put the defensive clamps on New Mexico Military Friday night.
Holding the Colts to 11 first-half points, the Rams (1-1) quickly built a double-figure ma...
Empty stocking fund: Family L
December 9th, 2011
Today’s focus: Family L
Household members: 5
Children: 3 (ages 12, 10 and 8)
Special circumstance: With low income this year, they are struggl...
Mixed martial arts matchmaker seeks quality fights
December 9th, 2011
When a couple has good chemistry, sparks fly.
Matchmaker Eric Kucevic hopes for explosions.
Kucevic is a matchmaker for Clovis-based mixed martial arts promoting outfit Evolution Comb...
Residents list off favorite Christmas movie characters
December 9th, 2011
Ashley Downs, 21, a Realtor with Prudential Master Properties
“Charlie Brown in ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ is my favorite Christmas movie character. I have compassi...
In search of ponies: Hummingbirds need some sugar
December 9th, 2011
Every now and then a neighbor needs to borrow a little sugar — and sometimes it could be a matter of life and death.
No, not because of that batch of cookies they started only to reali...
McGee: Stranger's kindness met with caution
December 9th, 2011
Too many campfire tales, scary movies and news stories have taken a toll on how I respond to helpful strangers. I realized this on our recent trip to the American Southland.
If you remember...
Jail employees reprimanded after hearings
December 9th, 2011
It appears more than one Curry County jail employee has been fired and others have been either demoted, suspended or hit with salary reductions.
The information was part of a brief press rel...
Curry County jail administrator search narrowed to four
December 9th, 2011
Four finalists including Interim Administrator Tori Sandoval were named Friday for the position of jail administrator, according to Curry County Manager Lance Pyle.
Pyle identified the other...
Four finalists named for top jail job
December 9th, 2011
Four finalists including Interim Administrator Tori Sandoval were named Friday for the position of jail administrator, according to Curry County Manager Lance Pyle.
Pyle identified the other...
Firings, suspensions, demotions and pay cuts at the jail
December 9th, 2011
It appears more than one Curry County jail employee has been fired and others have been either demoted, suspended or hit with salary reductions.
The information was part of a brief press rel...
Friday morning briefing: Freezing fog warnings and getting the lead ou...
December 9th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing. Be careful if you’re driving early today — there may be freezing fog (see weather).
Fair warning
Press release: Portales police captain charged with tampering with pub...
December 8th, 2011
Portales, NM – Ninth Judicial District Attorney Matthew Chandler announced today that an investigation into allegations that Captain Lonnie Berry of the Portales Police Department has led to...
Third-quarter spurt propels Cats in Santa Fe tourney
December 8th, 2011
SANTA FE — Teams may try to slow the Clovis High boys basketball team down.
That’s OK with first-year Wildcats coach Matt King.
CHS, ranked No. 1 in Class 5A, used a 19-6...
I will stand up for your liberties
December 8th, 2011
"The trouble with fighting for human freedom is that one spends most of one’s time defending scoundrels. For it is against scoundrels that oppressive laws are first aimed, and oppression m...
Job creation still most pressing issue for 2012
December 8th, 2011
The volatile U.S. housing market finally is going to experience a little growth, predicts Chapman University’s 34th annual economic forecast. Nationally, housing starts crashed from 1.8 milli...
Romantic elements missing in much of religion
December 8th, 2011
What is romanticism in religion? It is relying as much on irrational mystery, mysticism, myth, intuition and the depth of the soul’s feelings as upon rational thought and explanation. The rat...
Portales police deputy chief arrested (updated)
December 8th, 2011
Portales Deputy Police Chief Lonnie Berry is accused of destroying traffic tickets issued to a woman and her boyfriend.
The accusations are part of a
Religion calendar — Dec. 9
December 8th, 2011
Saturday
Contemporary Worship Service — 5 p.m., First Presbyterian Church. Information: 763-6821.
Sunday
God gives strength in times of despair
December 8th, 2011
I wrote about this story several years ago. It is a story I heard in my teen years, but I do not remember its origin. I found some of my scribbled notes about this story that were packed away in a...
amos the churchmouse: amos encounters a snowstorm
December 8th, 2011
amos the churchmouse:a view from under the pewEditor’s note: Amos is a churchmouse, who types by hopping on the computer keyboard, but he can’t operate the capital shi...
Empty stocking fund: Family H
December 8th, 2011
Today’s focus: Family H
Household members: 5
Children: 2 (ages 10 and 6)
Special circumstance: This family needs help for Christmas this year...
Thursday morning briefing: A truck pull, bright lights and free trade
December 8th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Thursday briefing.
Muscle time
Southwest Cheese is hosting a Moo-ve It truck pull fundraiser 10 a.m.-noon Saturday at the Cur...
Advent all about preparation
December 7th, 2011
Whether we’ll have a White Christmas this year or not is anybody’s guess, but, in my “neck of the woods,” a White Monday on the Second Week of Advent is now in the bag.
...
Cold-shooting Zias drop third straight
December 7th, 2011
DENTON, Texas — Eastern New Mexico University provided little scoring support for senior Precious Herrin and dropped a 51-44 decision Wednesday to Texas Woman’s.
Herrin matched h...
Empty stocking fund: Family S
December 7th, 2011
Today’s focus: Family S
Household members: 5
Children: 3 (ages 7, 5 and 3)
Special circumstance: This family needs help because the husband ha...
Proposal could make mail delivery take day longer
December 7th, 2011
The passage of a U.S. Postal Service proposal could cause mail delivery in the area to take a day longer, but local postal jobs will not be affected, according to a spokesman for the U.S. Postal Se...
Education column: Students grow through town-building project
December 7th, 2011
Walking down the hall at Cameo Elementary last week, I noticed the most amazing miniature towns displayed on long tables. Intrigued, I paused to take a closer look, along with some students who had...
Education digest — Dec. 8
December 7th, 2011
CCC instructors to be recognized
Three Clovis Community College instructors will be recognized for exceptional teaching and leadership at the National Institute for Staff and Organiza...
Creating historic railroad district key
December 7th, 2011
Moving the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway 9005 switch locomotive from Hillcrest Park to the lot in front of the Clovis Depot Model Train Museum is what we hope will be the first step in crea...
Romney's health care proposal worth another look
December 7th, 2011
F or about 10 days last month, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney floated an idea that should have been of keen interest to military veterans in retiree-rich communities. He suggested...
Fishing report — Dec. 7
December 7th, 2011
This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish, has been generated from the best information available from area officers, anglers, guides and local businesses. Conditions may var...
Lawmakers paint brighter Legislature picture
December 7th, 2011
What a difference a year makes.
This time around the tone from lawmakers is radically different than it was just a year ago, as they tune up for a January budgeting session of the Legislatur...
Wednesday morning briefing: Cop food, a beauty pageant and a day of in...
December 7th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Wednesday briefing.
Shop with a cop
The Clovis Police department has three events planned Thursday to help raise money for Sh...
ENMU women's basketball capsule, Dec. 7
December 6th, 2011
ENMU (2-5, 1-1 Lone Star Conference) at Texas Woman’s (5-1, 1-1) When: 6 p.m. (MST) today at Denton, Texas. Radio: none Last time out: The Zias lo...
Mental health needs still unmet
December 6th, 2011
Despite adding billions of dollars for mental health care to Department of Veterans Affairs budgets the last four years, and the hiring of 7,000 more mental health professionals at VA clinics and h...
Internet mishaps can’t be deleted
December 6th, 2011
I went to a store recently to pick up a new CD. It wasn’t on the shelves, and I almost whined about the store’s failure on Twitter, along with my intent to stop shopping there for music...
Tea party needs to stay true to cause
December 6th, 2011
Black and conservative are notmutually exclusive. That’s the theme of the Rocky Mountain Black Tea Party, an organization that’s gaining momentum in Colorado.
Throughout our his...
ENMU narrows coaching search to three
December 6th, 2011
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University has narrowed its search for a football coach to three candidates.
Athletic director Jeff Geiser said Tuesday that the finalists are New Mexico...
Area prep games fall victim to weather
December 6th, 2011
A Clovis High boys game at Plainview was among several casualties to the weather on Tuesday night.
CHS athletic director Brian Stacy said Tuesday no makeup date has been set.
Area dou...
Postal service holding meeting on mail processing consolidation
December 6th, 2011
The U.S. Postal Service will hold a public input meeting 6 p.m. Dec. 15 at the Clovis Civic Center.
The purpose of the meeting is to discuss a feasibility study that supports a business case...
Empty stocking fund: Family F
December 6th, 2011
Today’s focus: Family F
Household members: 6
Children: 4 (ages 11, 7, 4 and 2)
Special circumstance: This family needs help because the mother...
Press release: Udall talks defense bill
December 6th, 2011
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tom Udall talked with radio reporters today about the 2012 National Defense Authorization bill that passed the Senate last week. He also discussed the closure of th...
D.A.: Portales police probe expected to be completed by end of week
December 6th, 2011
An investigation into undisclosed allegations at the Portales Police Department is expected to conclude by the end of this week, District Attorney Matt Chandler said Tuesday.
The investigati...
New Mexico struggles with winter blast aftermath
December 6th, 2011
ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico dealt with the aftermath Tuesday of a severe winter blast that left at least one person dead and closed more schools and highways in the southern part of the state.
Press release: ENMU narrows football coach search to three
December 6th, 2011
PORTALES, N.M. — After an extensive search, Eastern New Mexico University Athletic Director Dr. Jeff Geiser has announced the three finalists for the position of Greyhound head football coach...
Tuesday school closings, delays
December 6th, 2011
Closures and delays this morning around eastern New Mexico and west Texas:
• Clovis Community College closed
• Clovis schools closed
• Eastern New Mexico Univers...
Tuesday morning briefing: A recital, meet the lawmakers and some old t...
December 6th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday briefing.
Recital set
Eastern New Mexico University will host the junior recital of Franklin Piland at 7 p.m. Tuesd...
USOC has other ways to achieve diversity
December 5th, 2011
O ut of the blue, the U.S. Olympic Committee has decided to give itself an “F” for diversity. Scott Blackmun, the organization’s CEO, worries openly that too many staffers look l...
Meetings watch: Clovis City Commission
December 5th, 2011
The Clovis City Commission held a special meeting Monday at the Clovis-Carver Public Library.
Mayor Pro Tem Len Vohs and Commissioners Dan Stoddard, Bobby Sandoval, Chris Bryant and J...
Bedbug seminar being held
December 5th, 2011
Affordable Pest Control is planning a Dec. 12 bedbug seminar at La Quinta Inn and Suites. Topics include history of bedbugs, what to look for and what to do if they’re found.
The semin...
Empty stocking fund: Family H
December 5th, 2011
Today’s focus: Family H
Household members: 6
Children: 4 (ages 12, 10, 8 and 3)
Special circumstance: This family needs help this year because...
Press release: Bingaman talks Senate schedule
December 5th, 2011
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today gave an overview of what the Senate hopes to accomplish before Congress adjourns for the year. Bingaman’s remarks can be retrieved by goin...
Clovis, area schools cancel classes
December 5th, 2011
The following schools have canceled classes today because of inclement weather:
• Clovis Municipal Schools
• Clovis Community College
• Eastern New Mexico Univer...
Monday morning briefing: A call for gifts, sounds of steel and a myste...
December 5th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Monday briefing.
Gifts for kids
The Lighthouse Mission needs donations for its annual Childrens Christmas Celebration.
Snow expected tonight, Monday
December 4th, 2011
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for Curry, Quay and Roosevelt counties until 11 a.m. Tuesday.
NWS predicts 2 to 6 inches of snow across eastern N...
Saturday prep summaries — Dec. 3
December 4th, 2011
Boys Citizens Bank Border Shootout At Texico Seventh place Melrose 43, Floyd 33 Melrose (1-2) — Colton Draper 1 0-2 2, Kamron Huber 0 0-2 0, Lance Widner...
Friona slips past Wolverines
December 4th, 2011
TEXICO — Ryan DeWit scored 10 of his 18 points in the fourth quarter Saturday night and Friona held on to beat Texico 58-57 in the boys finals of the Citizens Bank Border Shootout.
Gab...
Hounds suffer second-straight setback
December 3rd, 2011
SAN ANTONIO — Incarnate Word finished the first half on an 18-8 run to take the lead for good and the Cardinals went on to an 85-70 Lone Star Conference men’s basketball victory over Ea...
Mixed reviews on women’s roles
December 3rd, 2011
The young women in last week’s column who espoused traditional roles for women, based on Biblical principles, received mixed support. Here is a sampling:
“I’ve...
Commissioner: Jail is the problem
December 3rd, 2011
I am concerned about public safety — not only as a Curry County commissioner but as a citizen.
On Nov. 13, Narcizo Soto escaped from Curry County Detention Center. He was captured and...
GOP lacks frontrunner for presidency
December 3rd, 2011
An ancient Chinese curse says ‘May he live in interesting times.’ Like it or not, we live in an interesting time. As Charles Dickens said in a Tale of Two Cities: “It was the be...
Meetings watch: Clovis City Commission
December 3rd, 2011
The Clovis City Commission meets 5:15 p.m. Monday at the north annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library.
Agenda items include:
• Final action on an ordinance to spend a p...
Cold-shooting Zias fall to UIW
December 3rd, 2011
SAN ANTONIO — So far this season, the Eastern New Mexico University women’s basketball team has run either hot or cold.
Saturday, after beating Texas A&M-Kingsville 79-71 two...
Rotary Club, Chamber of Commerce sharing meeting
December 3rd, 2011
Clovis’ Rotary Club will be talking business and legislation Thursday.
The club’s regular meeting at the Clovis Civic Center, set for noon Thursday, will also be the site of a le...
Empty stocking fund: Family R
December 3rd, 2011
Today’s focus: Family R
Household members: 3
Children: 2 (ages 11 and 9)
Special circumstance: This family has been overloaded with dental and...
Community calendar — Dec. 4
December 3rd, 2011
Senior
Activities Center Bingo — 1 p.m., Thursdays, 908 Hickory. Information: 762-3631
Baxter-Curren Jam Session — 6:30 p.m., first, second and third Tuesdays, 908 Hickory...
Artificial trees have advantages
December 3rd, 2011
I guess for me it officially becomes Christmas when the Christmas tree goes up at home.
Growing up that meant it was time to get serious about Christmas. We always had a cut Christmas tree b...
Cooperative efforts help students’ creativity
December 3rd, 2011
There are a great many gifts these days, being made in the Clovis Christian High School art and wood arts departments, especially involving joint use of the two classes, which are located across th...
Interior design tips featured on show
December 3rd, 2011
Information on interior design, making craft projects, and child-proofing cords on Roman Shades will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday and noon on Thursda...
On the shelves — Dec. 4
December 3rd, 2011
The following books are available at:
Clovis-Carver Public Library
“Independence: The Struggle to Set America Free” by John Ferling traces the nation’s journey from...
Club notes — Dec. 4
December 3rd, 2011
Roosevelt County Extension
The Roosevelt County Council of the Extension Association of New Mexico met Nov. 7.
A roll call showed a total of 10 members present from the Bethel Chapter...
Senior menus — Dec. 4
December 3rd, 2011
La Casa
Senior Center
1120 Cameo St., Clovis
Sunday: 1-5 p.m., Dance at Friendship Center, 901 W. 13th.
Monday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities.
Tuesday: 9 a.m.-4...
School menus — Dec. 4
December 3rd, 2011
Clovis elementary
Monday: Breakfast — Egg and cheese biscuit. Lunch — Spicy chicken sliders, tater tots, veggies and dip, jello cake.
Tuesday: Breakfast — Pancake sa...
Clovis man killed in crash on U.S. 70
December 2nd, 2011
A Clovis man was killed and his wife and 9-month-old child were taken to Roosevelt General Hospital with serious injuries in a crash on U.S. 70 Friday night.
Police identified the deceased a...
Wind turns to snow as NM prepares for winter blast
December 2nd, 2011
ALBUQUERQUE — Wind has turned to snow in New Mexico, as wintery weather shut parts of Interstate 40 for a few hours and caused dangerous driving conditions through Raton Pass. Forecaste...
Empty stocking fund: Family P
December 2nd, 2011
Today’s focus: Family P
Household members: 4
Children: 2 (ages 7 and 2)
Special circumstance: This family needs help this year because the mot...
Accuracy important in marriage
December 2nd, 2011
On our recent vacation we stopped to visit family in Pensacola, Fla. It was still another 10 hours of driving, one way, to visit my mom in south Florida.
“That’s a long way,&rdqu...
ENMU-Incarnate Word basketball capsules, Dec. 3
December 2nd, 2011
Men ENMU (7-2, 0-1 Lone Star Conference) at Incarnate Word (4-3, 0-1) When: 3 p.m. (MST) today at San Antonio. Radio: KSEL-FM 105.9 Last time out:...
Friday morning briefing: Holiday activities on tap
December 2nd, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing.
Love a parade
The annual Clovis Christmas Light Parade is 6 p.m. Saturday along Main St...
Javelinas end Hounds' winning streak
December 2nd, 2011
KINGSVILLE, Texas — Junior guard Ashton Brown led four players in double figures with 19 points and Texas A&M-Kingsville obliterated Eastern New Mexico University on the boards Thursday n...
Herrin scores school record 40 in Zias' win
December 1st, 2011
KINGSVILLE, Texas — Senior forward Precious Herrin scored a school-record 40 points and senior guard Tori Northcutt moved within single digits of the school’s career assist record Thurs...
Meetings watch: Clovis City Commission
December 1st, 2011
The Clovis City Commission met Thursday evening at the north annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library.
Mayor Pro Tem Len Vohs was not in attendance.
• The commission approved a...
Locomotive relocation postponed
December 1st, 2011
A retired locomotive is staying at Hillcrest Park for at least the weekend.
The 105-year-old locomotive, set to be moved to the Clovis Depot Model Train Museum, was not moved Thursday, and i...
Climate change alarmism cooling off
December 1st, 2011
Another frantic effort to redistribute wealth from developed nations to developing nations is under way, this time in Durban, South Africa. The excuse is the same old, tiresome claim that socialism...
Seeking local discussion on liberty
December 1st, 2011
While liberty is a full-time passion of mine, writing about it is merely a part-time urge. A pretty strong urge that will not be ignored, but one which can be delayed when necessary.
Life is...
Four to 8 inches of snow predicted
December 1st, 2011
The heaviest band of snow in the approaching winter storm system will set up west of Curry and Roosevelt counties, according to the National Weather Service in Albuquerque.
Jennifer Palucki...
Empty stocking — Dec. 2
December 1st, 2011
Today’s focus: Family C
Household members: 6
Children: 5 (ages 10, 9 ,8, 7 and 5)
Special circumstance: The mother has bee caring for their ni...
Turkey, tofurkey, and no pardon for the White House turkey
December 1st, 2011
After much deliberation and serious soul-searching, I’ve come to a conclusion. If I’m ever elected President of these United States and Thanksgiving rolls around, I’m not pardonin...
Weather threatening Christmas parade
December 1st, 2011
The fate of Clovis’ Christmas parade will be determined by 2:30 p.m. Saturday, according to a news release from Clovis MainStreet.The parade is scheduled to begin on Main Street at 6 p....
Press release: Christmas parade update
December 1st, 2011
(From Clovis MainStreet)The 2011 Christmas Light Parade is scheduled for Saturday, December 3, 2011 and will start at 6:00 pm. At this time we plan to proceed with the parade. However,...
Ex-Cannon commander leading investigation into Pakistani deaths
December 1st, 2011
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan has withdrawn from an international conference on stabilizing Afghanistan to protest the deadly attack by American forces on its troops, widening a fresh rupture in...
Thursday morning briefing: Tooting a horn, Python meets Hitchcock and...
December 1st, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Thursday briefing.
Tooting her horn
Eastern New Mexico University will host the senior oboe recital of Megan Neighoff at 7 p....
